Nelson Mandela University Online Application 2025-2026

Nelson Mandela University Online Application 2025-2026

Nelson Mandela University’s online application window is currently open for admission to undergraduate degrees (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, and degrees), honours degrees postgraduate diplomas, and master’s and doctoral degrees for the upcoming academic year. If you are an applicant looking for admission to undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Nelson Mandela University, you must apply online at the university portal.

All applications for admission must be submitted online during the designated application time to guarantee that they reach Nelson Mandela University. Additionally, you should submit your application before the deadline and think about including all necessary application documents. Please refer to this page for information regarding the dates and deadlines for Nelson Mandela University applications.

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NMU Application Date 2025-2026

Prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and international students who wish to join Nelson Mandela University in 2025 are invited to apply online. To ensure adequate time for application, processing and planning by the university and yourself, online applications for early admission in 2025 should be submitted by:

30 June 2024 for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
30 June 2024 for Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) applications.
02 August 2024 for early applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad)
30 September 2024 for late applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad)
30 September 2024 for international student applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad)
International student applications (excluding MBChB & BRad): 30 September 2024

NMU Application Fee 2025-2026

No application fee is required for South African citizens, but there is an application fee for International Students.

Please note an application fee of R500.00 needs to be submitted with all applications. You may pay your application fee by bank transfer or online credit card payment. (see details below) All current fee brochures are attached to the right column.

Banking Details For NMU Application Fee

Use the banking details below to pay your application fee only:

Account Name: Nelson Mandela University – Main
Bank Name: Standard Bank
Bank Address: Rink Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Internet Banking Code: 051001
Account Number: 080263011
Bank Swift Code: SBZA ZAJJ
Reference: 5350 4605 & Student Name

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NMU Application Documents and Requirements 2025-2026

Your online application form must be accompanied by:

a copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;
the most recent Grade 12 (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
a copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
a copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
a copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
declaration by your parent / legal guardian/surety, if you are a dependent, currently at school, studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/, will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the university.

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Online Application Procedure At Nelson Mandela University 2025-2026

Follow the detailed step-by-step guide below to apply online for an NMU for the 2025-2026 academic year;

First, you have to make sure that you meet the admission requirements of the programme you wish to apply for.
Obtain a copy of the undergraduate programme guide or Z-Card to assist you in making an informed choice.
As soon as you know what you want to study and that you meet the admission requirements, you can apply online (https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za/).
You must submit your application form together with ALL the relevant supporting documentation before the initial closing date.
All prospective applicants will be notified by SMS and e-mail of the outcome of their application.

NMU Courses/Programmes Offered

The following courses are offered at NMU;

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:

Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Marketing
Tourism
Hospitality Management.

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology:

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics.

Faculty of Health Sciences:

Biomedical Technology
Dental Assisting
Environmental Health
Nursing, Pharmacy
Radiography.

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Faculty of Humanities:

Anthropology
English
History
Journalism
Language and Literature Studies
Philosophy
Political and Conflict Studies
Psychology, Sociology.

Faculty of Law:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Masters in Law (LLM).

Faculty of Science:

Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Sciences
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Physics.

Faculty of Education:

Foundation Phase Education
Intermediate Phase Education
Senior and FET Phase Education.

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